Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
If you’re eligible for the Free TAFE Working for Victoria initiative, you could apply right now and start studying on 8 June.
This course is currently in transition. The course code, title, units, and content may change. Further information will become available on our website, upon enrolment or during your studies. To discuss your study options, please get in touch with us today.
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Duration
18 months full-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (March) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Full-time
VTAC course code
- 3400270124
Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Study this course for low-fee or free in 2021
You could have some or all your tuition fees covered in 2021 thanks to government initiatives JobTrainer and Free TAFE for Priority Courses.
JobTrainer is available if you are 17-24 years or a job seeker of any age, impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.
If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
Major study areas:
- Tendering
- Planning and scheduling
- Construction technology and management
- Contract administration
- Estimating and plan reading
- Building codes and standards
- Construction structural principles
- Risk, quality and business finances
Units of study
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects (CPCCBC4001A)
Select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A)
Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects (CPCCBC4004A)
Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions (CPCCBC4010B)
Prepare and evaluate tender documentation (CPCCBC4013A)
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium-rise building projects (CPCCBC5001B)
Monitor costing systems on medium-rise building and construction projects (CPCCBC5002A)
Supervise the planning of on-site medium-rise building or construction work (CPCCBC5003A)
Manage construction work (CPCCBC5010B)
Apply structural principles to the construction of medium-rise buildings (CPCCBC5018A)
Apply principles of OHS risk management (BSBOHS504B)
Manage project quality (BSBPMG505A)
Manage project risk (BSBPMG508A)
Elective units (pre-selected by the program coordinator)
Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contract (CPCCBC5007A)
Identify services layout and connection methods to medium-rise construction projects (CPCCBC5009A)
Read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012A)
Manage small business finances (BSBSMB406)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities.
Career opportunities
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Free TAFE! You could have your tuition fees for this course covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. Find out about your eligibility for Free TAFE.
A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.
Please note: The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $16,077. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)Estimated course fees for 2021* |
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| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | Is this a Free TAFE course? | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $12,630 | $5,030 | Yes |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | Fully Covered | Fully Covered | Yes |
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.
Indicative nominal course hours: 1,790.
Entry requirements
Additional requirements
The following additional criteria for entry apply for this course:
- Literacy: Applicants will need to demonstrate literacy competencies.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059